Newcastle East Travel Guide

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Nobbys Head Beach showing a sunset, a sandy beach and rugged coastline
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Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park

Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle showing general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Newcastle Ocean Baths
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Fort Scratchley

Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.

Fort Scratchley
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Blacksmiths Beach

Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

฿720
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board

฿1,037
per adult
Newcastle: Earp Distilling Co Spirit Tasting & Grazing Board
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

฿2,116
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

฿1,481
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

฿4,762
per adult
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
A Great Tasting

Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting

฿2,857
per adult
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
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Top hotels in Newcastle East

NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East, NSW
The price is ฿4,324 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,324
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Parking was the only issue, had to pay while waiting for an available spot."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

NOAH'S On The Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿3,423 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,423
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (525 reviews)
"Great hotel. Great room. Quiet."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿4,828 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,828
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The room was lovely and modern with a great kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Rydges Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿3,203 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,203
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Room very clean and dining area very spacious with great selection of alcohol and food. Parking undercover and easy access to reception via lift"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is ฿4,308 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,308
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
"Hotel was very quirky and staff were brilliant. The downside was that gym is not actually in hotel but you use one down the street. Also they charge for parking which becomes expensive for longer term stays. Rooftop bar had excellent views over the waterfront."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

QT Newcastle
ibis Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is ฿2,624 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,624
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The venue was convenient, clean and a great location for accessing the city of Newcastle. I did need to use WIFI and, while it was available, it was a free low speed throttled service. I would like to have known in advance that I had to pay extra to access a usable data rate."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

ibis Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East

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Stockton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

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The Hill

The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.

The Hill
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Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
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Bar Beach

Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bar Beach
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Newcastle West

Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle West
Newcastle showing a park

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Newcastle City Centre

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